Health campaigners are calling for fruit juice to be removed from 5 a day recommendations amid concerns over sugar content. Action on Sugar has suggested that fruit juices be removed from guidelines encouraging people to hit their 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, after research revealed that many shop-bought juices and smoothies contained […]
Many of us claim to feel tired and dazed after a long day at work, but a new study has suggested that working could actually be responsible for dulling the brain cells and ageing the brain prematurely. A study that has been published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal claims that working shifts can […]
Have you ever dreamed of going into space? It is certainly something that many people have dreamed about but few have managed to achieve. However, space travel does appear to have some negative side effects, one of which could be its effect on fertility. Scientists have been gathering evidence from past and current research, much […]
Since its introduction into the market in 1998 Viagra has been a huge success. The “Little Blue Pill” has helped thousands of men deal with erectile dysfunction. Due to its high price it was not initially accessible to many men suffering from this condition, however this did not stop over 30 million men in 120 […]
A well-known law firm based in Southport, near Liverpool, that specialises in medical malpractice and personal injury recently raised over £11,000 for the North West Regional Spinal Injury Centre (NWRSIC). The event was a black tie ball at Southport’s Ramada Plaza, with over 100 people attending. As well as social dancing, entertainment was also provided […]
It’s said that fashions come and go, but there are some fashion trends that are irreversible without the use of cosmetic surgery. Unwanted tattoos are a prime case that can and do cause problems for people further down the line, when they become a burden. Tattoos, though, can often be hidden underneath clothing. However, there […]
In what could be a landmark decision, the city of Lampasas have voted to allow health insurance cover for city employees who retire early. This means that anyone who retires before the age of 65, and is not eligible for Medicare, will continue to benefit from the same health insurance scheme their former colleagues currently […]
The New Zealand National Council of Women (NZNCW) is calling for a change in the law regarding abortion. The organisation is asking to simplify and clarify the legal situation to ensure women have the right to choose whether or not to have a termination. The National Council for Women is a not-for-profit organisation that lobbies […]
If there is one thing that human beings treasure it is their hair. So, it can often be devastating for people when they start losing it. However, one American citizen, Mackenzie Baughn, who lost her own hair after chemotherapy, has found it can be a source of humour. For instance, Mackenzie was speaking on the […]
Cosmetic surgery is growing in popularity across the globe, including amongst ethnic communities. Research by the cosmetic surgery profession has found that between 2005 and 2013, the numbers of people in minority ethnic groups opting for cosmetic surgery grew astronomically in the USA. For example, procedures carried out on the Hispanic population rose by 84%, […]